How Much Is The Average Hillsborough Property Tax Bill?

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough residents pay a lot in property taxes and more often than not, they increase annually.

The average Hillsborough resident's property tax bill went up from 2017 to 2018, data released this week by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs shows.

The average Hillsborough homeowner paid $9,279 in 2018, a 3.21 percent increase from 2017. The average bill was 207th highest in New Jersey. That was the highest increase in Somerset County.

Nearby, the average Montgomery Township homeowner paid $15,112 in 2018, a 1.51 percent increase from 2017. The average bill was 40th highest in New Jersey.

In Somerset County, Bernardsville had the highest average tax bill of $15,362. While Bedminster had the lowest average tax bill of $6,182 and the lowest decrease of -2.04 percent.

Between 2017 and 2018, the average homeowner's tax bill rose to $8,767, an increase of $77, less than 1 percent, which was an improvement over the 2016 hike of 2.3 percent. It was lower than the 2 percent cap former Gov. Chris Christie put into effect in 2011, according to the analysis.

For a list of all towns and their average annual property tax bills, and the percentage tax bill increases and decreases, click here.

• See related: Every NJ Town's Average Property Tax Bill In Newly Released List
  

Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.